Chris Bell was the sole human inhabitant of Mana Island off the west coast of New Zealand in 2016, tasked with caring for the island's fragile ecosystem. The island was home to a colony of Australasian Gannets, but all except one of the birds were fake, made of concrete and paint. This unusual situation is the subject of a love story told by producer Annie McEwen on the Radiolab podcast. The story revolves around a rogue bird and the clash between what humans want for animals and what they choose for themselves. The episode explores the conservation efforts on Mana Island and the story of Nigel, a lonely gannet who became the subject of numerous songs, poems, and videos. The episode was reported and produced by Annie McEwen, with mixing help from Jeremy Bloom and fact-checking by Diane A. Kelly. The story of Nigel has inspired a range of creative works, including songs by The Burning Hell and poems by various artists. The episode is part of the Radiolab podcast, which is supported by listeners and leadership foundations such as the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. The podcast is hosted by Simplecast and offers a newsletter with short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. The story of Nigel and the conservation efforts on Mana Island can be learned more about by visiting the Friends of Mana Island website. The Radiolab podcast can be followed on social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and listeners can share their thoughts by emailing [email protected].